The late great Tony Rice’s breakthrough album ‘Manzanita‘ (1979) showcased his ability to blend traditional bluegrass and folk with more progressive playing. It set the tone for the development of progressive bluegrass over the next three […]
Long time friends and collaborators Emily Barker and Frank Turner have released a new single ‘Bound For Home’ which was written and recorded during the sessions for Barker’s ‘A Dark Murmuration of Words’ album. She explains: […]
Highly listenable Texas folk/country from a “lost” album. Those of you reading this who have heard of, or are familiar with, Will Beeley should award yourselves a gold star for Americana musical knowledge. Throughout the 1970’s, […]
In which your intrepid correspondent travels back in time. It had been bothering me for a while but last week I finally summoned up the resolve to deal with an issue that had been concerning me […]
Music to get lost in. The first thing that should be said is that this is a truly beautiful album. It’s mystical and magical and it entices you in and beguiles you with its delicate melodies […]
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